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Reija Meril盲inen: En Garde

Sep 25, 2015 - Nov 15, 2015
鈥滶n garde鈥 is a fencing term meaning 鈥淥n Guard鈥. In a fencing match, the referee says 鈥渆n garde鈥 as the opponents adopt the fencing stance and prepare for the bout. The fencer who scores a hit, 鈥渢ouch茅鈥, wins. 


Reija Meril盲inen鈥檚 exhibition creates a reactive state filled with tension between the viewer and the work. The anticipation and the attack become manifest in an installation, in which the touch of a blade can change the state of matter. Just as in a fencing match, preparing for what鈥檚 to come and anticipating the fight and the touch are as important as what eventually ensues. Time begins to distort and stand still, crawling on and under your skin.


鈥滶n garde鈥 is a fencing term meaning 鈥淥n Guard鈥. In a fencing match, the referee says 鈥渆n garde鈥 as the opponents adopt the fencing stance and prepare for the bout. The fencer who scores a hit, 鈥渢ouch茅鈥, wins. 


Reija Meril盲inen鈥檚 exhibition creates a reactive state filled with tension between the viewer and the work. The anticipation and the attack become manifest in an installation, in which the touch of a blade can change the state of matter. Just as in a fencing match, preparing for what鈥檚 to come and anticipating the fight and the touch are as important as what eventually ensues. Time begins to distort and stand still, crawling on and under your skin.


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Sunday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday - Saturday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tennispalatsi Helsinki, Finland 00099

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